Specialized Gifts

Turkish Studies

Peter Benedict, author of several books on Turkey who is presently with the Agency for International Development, has chosen Georgetown as the repository for his comprehensive collection on Turkish village sociology. These works were published in the 1960s and '70s, some of them by the Village Affairs Ministry in Turkey.

Also included in Mr. Benedict's gift is material on local history, demography and literature. Most of the works are in the Turkish language, while a few in English are important standard works concentrating on Modern Turkey and its literature. This very hard to find, out-of-print material is of special interest to Georgetown in anticipation of a day when there will be a formal Turkish Studies Program. The library is delighted to acknowledge this gift which will greatly benefit scholarship on Turkey.

An Economist's Books

Georgetown is very pleased that Mrs. Arthur F. Burns has continued to give generously from her late husband's collections on economics and government. The noted economist had gathered many fine books which are valuable additions to an academic library. This continuing relationship is of much benefit to Georgetown's students and faculty.